Big Sam is back! Leeds appoint Allardyce for relegation run-in as Javi Gracia is sacked after just two months
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Leeds United have sacked head coach Javi Gracia and drafted in Sam Allardyce as his replacement until the end of the season.
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Javi Gracia - latest news, breaking stories and comment - The
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Leeds SACK Javi Gracia and appoint Sam Allardyce as manager in
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Leeds United manager recap as Sam Allardyce gets down to work
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Sam Allardyce appointed Leeds United boss as Javi Gracia sacked
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There's nobody ahead of me': Sam Allardyce makes bold Leeds
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Pep Guardiola responds to wild Sam Allardyce claim and gives Neil
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Leeds United news RECAP: Sam Allardyce AGREES to replace Javi
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Leeds boss 'Big Sam' Allardyce was England manager for 67 days
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Sam Allardyce departs Leeds after Premier League relegation : r